Twente grateful for support after tragedy
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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FC Twente chairman Joop Munsterman looks ahead to the new season but only after reflecting with UEFA.com on the summer tragedy at his stadium and the "heart-warming" aftermath.
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After a memorable 2010/11 campaign, Dutch Cup holders FC Twente suffered a dark day in their history in July when a roof collapsed during rebuilding work at their stadium, killing two people.
In an exclusive interview with UEFA.com, Twente chairman Joop Munsterman and Enschede mayor Peter den Oudsten reflect on the impact of that tragedy and how, in Den Oudsten's words, it had a "uniting effect on the community".
Munsterman thanks the Enschede public for their "spontaneous help" at the Twente Stadion in the aftermath of the accident and looks ahead to a new season with a new coach, Co Adriaanse, at the helm of the UEFA Europa League contenders. Watch the video now.
